Great Midwest Region
From Wikibbyo
Great Midwest Region Nickname: GMR Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border
Office Info: 1700 Weiland Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 T- 847-947-4358 F- 847-279-0909 E- gmr@bbyo.org
Youth Leadership: Mollie Corbett- N'siah Jason Stec- Godol Jodi Alperstein- Morah Sammy Marks-S'gan Shaun Abrams- Moreh Anna Lakso- Mazkirah Aaron Ratoff- Mazkir Mari Bryerman- Gizbarit Jason Lane- Gizbor Ilissa Sabath- Sh'lichah Max Dyan- Shaliach
Staff Info: Stacy Heller- Regional Director
Chapters: Mossad AZA Barney Ross AZA Haganah AZA Hammer AZA Etzel Ha'agam AZA Palmach AZA Ahavah BBG Shalom El Amee BBG Korczak BBG Chaverim BBG Kesher BBYO
Regional Overview:
GMR has 10 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets regularly for a weekly meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.
BBYO in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the council's merged to what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.
GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!